These rules made it very challenging–-and frequently impossible–-for investors and others to operate non-owner occupied STR properties legally in Austin.

I normally tell my investor/house-hacking clients here in Colorado Springs and Denver to buy as soon and as frequently as they can.

Maybe a higher pet rent and more frequent inspections?

Yes these scammer requests are coming pretty frequently for us.

Although it's not a strict rule, this can serve as a useful guide.A frequent goal for house hacking is to have the rental revenue from the extra units completely cover your mortgage payment.

I travel very frequently between York PA and Philadelphia. 

I used to post in FB traveling nurse groups but found that the thrifty shoppers frequented there.

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

Our house has not appreciated much since October 2022, and homes are moving very slowly in our area with frequent price cuts.

But since we close a lot of hard money/private money deals we do see this firm involved frequently.